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Newspaper
Cobram Courier
Location
Cobram, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
3
Cobram A P Society lists prize amounts for cattle dogs and entries. Details cover best test cow, classes for maiden and open dog trials, entry fees for members and non members, registration rules, and show day procedures. Specific prizes and conditions govern cow milking, custody by stewards, and eligibility for dog trials. The document reflects show day timing and ownership rules for entrants.
The Cobram show lists fleece classes for Merino and Crosebred wool with a 10 prize for the most valuable fleece. Fleece to be shown unskirted and skirted for weighing. Poultry section awards blue ribbons for Best Male and Female in heavy and eight breeds with various prizes. Exhibits must be in by specified times, with farm classes open to bona fide farmers within 15 miles. Exhibits and entries must be local and done by exhibitors, with numerous prize categories for paintings and photos as well.
Exhibition sections 12 19 14 15 17 18 and 19 must have exhibits in place by 10 30 on show morning and not removed before 5 p m when the shed closes for five minutes. Exhibit tickets required at door for admission and to claim prizes in various classes for children 11 to 14 years. Entries close Saturday October 3 with head teacher certifying unaided work, and no more than four entries per school per class. All exhibits due to secretary by October 10.
General Entries must reach the Secretary by Saturday October 10 before closing. Members pay 11 shillings yearly and gain entry benefits including two ladies and family, while non members pay a 20 percent entry fee on first prize value. Exhibits must be owned by the entrant and tickets shown. live stock must be ready by 10 am on show day. Rules cover judging times, prize forfeiture, conduct, disputes, and entry refusals with final Committee decisions.
Section 15 lists vegetable prizes with amounts for first and second place. It mentions a collection of vegetables including two cabbages and twelve sticks of rhubarb. A policy excludes Chinese competitors from this section.
No competition in this section but holders of Members' Tickets may display machinery and implements with yard space. Entries to be made with other entries to facilitate space. bugbies and wagons may also be shown for display under one shilling tickets.
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